as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a sturdiness to his game that pops right away, and that usually gets teams’ attention.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Their summer additions skewed towards physicality and defensive sturdiness, and Leeds have become rugged and, relative to the clubs around them, low-drama.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a sturdiness to his game that pops right away, and that usually gets teams’ attention.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Their summer additions skewed towards physicality and defensive sturdiness, and Leeds have become rugged and, relative to the clubs around them, low-drama.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
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The downside of such reliability is that even the smallest miscue seems shocking by comparison.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pollution reduction, congestion reduction, improved safety, comfort, reliability.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their work focuses on enabling bamboo-frame drones to operate reliably without sacrificing stability or precision.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This era of college basketball — the NIL and portal combination — has either robbed Self of his greatest strength or at least sneaked a few pennies from the community tray.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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